Canine Retreat
Sources
- Reviews read
- 243 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #39 of 333 in Los Angeles
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Canine Retreat’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Rates Dog Boarding Overnight Stay $80 /Night Additional Dog 20% Off Dog Daycare — Full Days Full Day $55”Open their price page ↗
Canine Retreat is a pet boarding in Harbor City, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 243 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #39 of 333 in Los Angeles. Its website lists boarding from $80 per night and daycare from $55 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 14.
About this place
For a limited time only, we’re offering a FREE NIGHT stay at Canine Retreat! (First time clients. 2 night min. Valid for 1 month after passing social evaluation) Let Canine Retreat Pamper your pet. Whether it’s dog daycare or dog boarding your dog will have the time of their life! At Canine Retreat, a full day of free play in daycare is included in all overnights. And, there’s no cages! Overnighters sleep in the park next to our loving attendants. Pet parents also love to watch all the fun ev
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingCat boardingDaycarePet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $80/night
- Daycare rate
- $55/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrLive camera via iDogCamFound on their website, 2026-10-08
- Rank in Los Angeles
- #39 of 333
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (243)
- From downtown
- 18.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- Harbor City
- Additional dog
- Additional Dog 20% Off
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
14 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Their words
“✓ Vaccinations — Current on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza (first dose must be completed before attending)”canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/
Their words
“✓ Spay / Neuter — Spayed or neutered by 7 months of age”canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/
Their words
“All dogs must pass a social evaluation before their first visit.”canineretreat.com/faq/
Operations12 of 21 published
Their words
“Our staff actually sleeps in the park right alongside your dog every night — your dog is never left alone.”canineretreat.com/faq/
Their words
“🌞 All-Day Play From the moment they arrive to the moment you pick them up, your dog is active, engaged, and socializing in our expansive indoor parks.”canineretreat.com/dog-daycare/
Their words
“Dogs play all day in our expansive indoor parks, grouped by size and temperament.”canineretreat.com/faq/
Their words
“Our dedicated staff sleeps directly in the park with our overnight guests — ensuring a 100% cage-free environment, 24 hours a day.”canineretreat.com/
Their words
“🏠 Cage-Free by Design Dogs here don’t get put into cages. They roam, play, and settle in wherever they feel most comfortable.”canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Dogs play all day in our expansive indoor parks, grouped by size and temperament.”canineretreat.com/faq/
Their words
“📹 Live Webcams Pet parents love checking in on their dogs throughout the day on our live webcams.”canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/
Customer quote on their site
“I received a report card the first time he went and always got good photos of him.”canineretreat.com/
Their words
“Your dog enjoys a discounted trial day (minimum 4 hours) to safely acclimate to our cage-free environment, while you take a brief guided tour of the facility.”canineretreat.com/get-started/
Their words
“If your dog shows signs of illness or injury, we will contact you immediately. For emergencies, we work with nearby veterinary clinics and will seek professional care right away.”canineretreat.com/faq/
Their words
“› Feeding: We recommend bringing your dog s regular diet from home. All meals must be individually bagged and portioned per feeding — our staff will label and organize their feeding schedule upon arrival. Alternatively, house food (Fromm Classic Adult or Puppy) is available at $2/cup.”canineretreat.com/dog-boarding/
Their words
“Reservations are easily made through your client portal or a quick call.”canineretreat.com/get-started/
Show 12 policies not published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- A dog showing signs of illness is separated from the group and the owner is contactedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be at least 4 months old and 7 poundsStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Dogs must weigh at least 7 poundsStated on their website
- Cats
- Cat suites are entirely separate from the dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $49/night | — | Archived page, 2018-07-08 |
| 2019 | $49/night | — | Archived page, 2019-11-17 |
| 2020 | $58/night | $38/day | Archived page, 2020-10-01 |
| 2021 | $60/night | $40/day | Archived page, 2021-12-18 |
| 2022 | $65/night | $45/day | Archived page, 2022-12-02 |
| 2023 | $75/night | $50/day | Archived page, 2023-09-24 |
| 2024 | $75/night | $50/day | Archived page, 2024-06-23 |
| Now | $80/night | $55/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- LGB · Long Beach
- 8.8 mi
- LAX · Los Angeles International
- 12.3 mi
- BUR · Hollywood Burbank
- 28.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
25930 Belle Porte Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710
18.6 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Harbor City · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Canine Retreat, Harbor City, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/canine-retreat/Similar places near Harbor City
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